Yoshiki: Yoshiki Classical - an album guide

He's the Japanese rock star turned composer that's taken his home country by storm, but how much do you know about Yoshiki Hayashi, drummer with hugely popular metal band X Japan? We take a look at his new classical album, which features contributions from legendary Beatles producer George Martin, the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Tokyo City Philharmonic.

Amethyst

A favourite amongst X Japan fans everywhere, Yoshiki turns the music of his old band into a soaring epic with the help of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Graham Preskett. Look out for the huge melodies and the even huger cymbal swells as this one builds to a climax.